Occurrence of Clostridium perfringens in Shellfish

The present study estimated a high ShbCp prevalence, suggesting a significant public health risk. It recommends that <i>C. perfringens</i> should be incorporated as a supplemental indicator into shellfish safety/shellfish water quality monitoring alongside traditional indicators. Also, geographical data gaps from Africa, Latin America, the Middle East, and Oceania underline the need for national and global monitoring attention and priority on <i>C. perfringens</i> in shellfish/shellfish beds.